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Comedian Alex Kitson Makes His Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

For his debut hour, exciting new act Alex Kitson ( brings a wild ride of a story to the Edinburgh Fringe about how to keep laughing, even through the lowest moments. Must I Paint You a Picture? is centred around two stories six years apart.
Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Sara Barron Brings New Show ANYTHING FOR YOU To The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024

Sara Barron, Edinburgh Award nominee and podcast host, brings her new show ANYTHING FOR YOU to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Avalon Reveals Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

Avalon have announced their promoted line-up of artists who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, presenting the latest shows from critically acclaimed acts including Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Starstruck creator Rose Matafeo and multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan.
See D'Lai, Joanne McNeely, And More At The Den In February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

Don't miss D'Lai, Joanne McNally, and Off Book: The Improvised Musical at The Den Theatre in February. Get tickets now!
Philipp Kostelecky Brings DADDY'S HOME To Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023

International comedian and favourite child,* Philipp Kostelecky (Finalist in the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2022) combines whimsical observations and first-class physicality to create his uniquely hilarious and keenly anticipated Fringe debut, Daddy's Home.
EDINBURGH 2023: Lindsey Santoro Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 8, 2023

BWW catches up with Lindsey Santoro to chat about bringing Pink Tinge to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Roundhouse Launches First Ever Comedy Festival For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

The Roundhouse in association with leading live comedy production company Berk's Nest have announced the initial slate of 2023 programming for the first ever Roundhouse Comedy Festival.
Photos: Inside Press Night For ELF THE MUSICAL at Dominion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

Press night of ELF The Musical took place at the Dominion Theatre yesterday, Thursday 24 November 2022. Guests included Katherine Ryan, Russell Kane, Shane Richie, Rachel Stevens and Denise Welch. Check out photos here!
Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Will Return at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022

DAVE’S EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARDS will return at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.  After a two-year worldwide hiatus, the renowned Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards are back celebrating 40 years of awarding comedy excellence, reflecting the rich heritage of comedy talent recognised and its status as a springboard for comedians who have gone on to become household names at home and abroad. 
London Comedy Allstars Announced For the Underbelly Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

Underbelly Festival in partnership with British Comedy Guide has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out.
Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Underbelly Festival has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. Every Friday at 9:30pm until  29th July, Underbelly Summer Festival presents a night of the best comedy talent on offer.
Pleasance Launches 10 New Shows Today
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022

Pleasance is kicking 2022 off as they mean to go on with ten amazing shows going on sale for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme for those keen to start their planning.  The 2022 programme will continue Pleasance's great work with exciting newcomers, game-changing international artists, theatre award-winners, Pleasance stalwarts who delight audiences year on year and those boldly entering the performance landscape.
New 2022 Tour Dates Announced For Russell Kane and Rich Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

Russell Kane's bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we've just gone through. Hailed as the The Guardian's Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 - this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine* (*actually, it's probably hospital medicine).
Biggest Ever Programme Launched for Big Burns Supper 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021

Organisers of The Big Burns Supper have revealed the full programme for the 2022 festival with a hugely expanded range of events and shows returning, in-person following last year’s shift online due to the pandemic.
Russell Kane, Nish Kumar & Rosie Jones Announced for Big Burns Supper 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

The first set of acts for 11th Big Burns Supper have been announced as festival organisers promise a return ‘as close to normal as possible’ for the 2022 festival which runs from 14th – 30th January across Dumfries.
Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Angela Barnes Will Perform at Comedy Night At IF: Milton Keynes International Festival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

On Friday 23 July, Off The Kerb Productions showcases three of the UK's finest comedians in Stand Up in the Park with Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Angela Barnes. Audiences can look forward to quick-fire hyperactive stimulation from Kane, expertly-crafted tirades and banter from Hall and gloriously down-to-earth straight-talking wit from Barnes.
Russell Kane Will Come to MAST Mayflower Studios in June
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2021

Russell Kane is best known for touring across the country as one of the nation's best-loved comedians as well as his BBC Sounds podcast, Evil Genius which has become a flagship show and was the best performing original podcast on the platform.
Marcus Brigstocke & Rachel Parris Announced as Commentators for 2nd Annual ALTERNATIVE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Following the success of last year’s glitterfest, Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers are presenting the ‘Alternative Eurovision Song Contest’ for a second year on Saturday 15 May. Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris are now lined-up to provide pithy commentary.
VIDEO: UK Comedians Join Forces For BOHEMIAN VAXXODY Parody
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2021

As lockdown begins to ease, David Baddiel and a host of the UK’s best comedians have opted to share some of the NHS’ important public health messaging via the medium of… a spoken-word-poetry adaptation of Bohemian Rhapsody, filmed in black and white, over some piano music. 
Tom Allen, Grace Mouat and More to Take Part in ALTERNATIVE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021

Following the success of last year’s glitterfest, Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers are presenting the ‘Alternative Eurovision Song Contest’ for a second year on Saturday 15 May. Comedian and 'Bake Off’ star Tom Allen will return as commentator.

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